After almost 2 years before Microsoft to launch Windows 8Those from Mozilla already announced they were starting work in a Firefox version Metro interface, designed specifically to assort cu interface moderna new operating system Windows (And, obviously, to be used by users Windows RTWhich does not allow installation applications desktop, as an alternative to the version moderna a the Internet Explorer browser).
Meanwhile Microsoft launched updateCPC Windows 8.1and Firefox Windows 8 (or Firefox for Metro) Failed to reach than one version (somewhat unstable) in stage beta, And that just last month.
But today Mozilla announced that (at least currently) is will give up the continuation of the Firefox for project Windows 8And the main reason given for this decision is that there were very few testers for version beta a metro browser (compared to the much larger number of testers you have buildfixes may beta for desktop) And the company believes that lack of feedback could lead to the creation of browser versions with many gaps and errors that could lead to lack of quality and poor user experience. With all this, however, the code for version beta Browser Firefox Metro still remains valid and does not exclude a possible resumption of the project future.
STEALTH SETTINGS - Mozilla drops development of Firefox Metro Windows 8
